TEACHING CHILDREN IN BUENOS AIRESVolunteering, gap year and
career break in Argentina

Teach English to
delightful children at one of our Catholic Medium schools in vibrant
Buenos Aires. You can also teach Drama full time if
you have experience in this area and you can also choose to teach
Sport, Maths or Music, alongside teaching English.
You'll act as an assistant to the regular English teacher.

Buenos Aires is stunning and often
referred to as the Paris of South America. This cosmopolitan city
has exciting neighbourhoods such as La Boca with its brightly
painted houses and the elegant areas of Belgrano and Palermo.

All projects are open to all nationalities and all ages
over 17.
Suitable for gap years or those taking a year out,
grown-up gappers, career breakers, anyone interested in
teaching or working with children overseas while doing
voluntary work, projects abroad or study abroad.
Also available as a summer placement in Argentina, short
breaks or for those wanting to do TEFL teaching.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:

An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into
Latin America.

The enormous satisfaction of helping disadvantaged children and
knowing that you made a difference to them.

New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.

An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market

You'll work in one of our Catholic
schools in the stunning city of Buenos Aires. These schools are
middle class and although English is taught as a main subject,
the exposure to English spoken by a native speaker is
immeasurable. The children are a joy to teach and very
enthusiastic at being taught by volunteers and you can bring
some fun and innovative ideas into the classroom.

One of our schools have said “We
want students to practise English and learn about volunteers
culture”.

You are able to teach all ages,
from kindergarten through to the age of 16. The schools are
large and hold between 600 and 1,800 students. The average class
size for the Kindergarten students is around 15-20 with 28-34 in
the higher classes. You'll assist a teacher and they will also
help with your lesson plans.

You'll normally teach 4 days a
week from approximately 10.00 am - 4.00 pm for around 3-4
classes per day. If you would like to teach more classes, this
can be arranged.

Full time Drama
can also be arranged, but you will need to have some experience
in this. Depending on the length of your stay you may be able to
put on a play/show.

You can also combine coaching
sports with your teaching English placement.
Sports that are available are, football, handball and badminton.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS:
The project is subject to school holidays and teaching during
this time is not available. Please see school holidays below:

Winter Holidays: 20/07/15 –
31/07/15

Summer Holiday: 23/12/15 –
28/02/16

This extract below is taken from a
Report sent in by one of our schools about a volunteer who
taught at their school and gives a good insight into the impact
felt by both the school and the children:

"Jane has taught secondary
school students from 1st Year to 3rd Year, for a period of two
weeks on Mondays and Wednesdays from 14.00 to 16.00hs. She could
easily adapt to the different levels. The home teachers gave her
the lesson plans before every class, so she always knew exactly
what to do and what to expect from the students.

Classes were entirely planned
to practise listening comprehension and oral production. Jane
has helped students deal with syllabus topics, engaging them in
meaningful and interesting conversation. Students had the chance
to practise for the oral exams that they will eventually take at
the end of the year.

In one of the groups she
explained the meaning and uses of a long list of slang
expressions. They all had fun because some of them were really
funny.

In another class they watched
a small part of the film ”The Hunger Games”. As they watched,
she helped students with the comprehension and afterwards they
could hold a long discussion about certain aspects of the story.

One day she only had two
students in one of the classes because everybody had stayed home
to watch Argentina who was playing against Nigeria in the
Football World cup. The two girls that came up said they didn’t
want to miss the chance to be with a native speaker!

It was really wonderful to
have Jane around for she is such a nice girl, very respectful
and highly responsible with the school work that was assigned to
her.

All the students enjoyed her
classes very much and we all hope she enjoyed them that much too.”

HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION:

You'll live a hostel situated in a beautifully renovated historic
building in Downtown Buenos Aires, very conveniently located for
exploring the city, with an endless supply of cafes, restaurants and
shops nearby. It has a socialble atmosphere and you'll be made to feel
welcome with a real chance to immerse yourself in Argentine culture.

You'll share a
dorm room and have access to kitchen facilities. The hostel has
a common area where you can relax and watch TV or DVD’s and
there is also a piano and a ping pong table! It also has Wi-Fi
and a couple of computers and a small roof terrace with chairs
to enjoy the sunshine.

FOOD:
You’ll be given an allowance for your meals (breakfast and
dinner, lunch is excluded for projects in Buenos Aires). This
arrangement is to give you the flexibility to sample the great
Argentinean food. Right on the door step of the hostel there are
many cafes and restaurants with great priced menus just waiting
for you….the choice is yours!

HOST FAMILY ACCOMMODATION:
If you would prefer a more cultural experience, we can arrange
for you to stay with a local Argentinean family. Host family
accommodation gives you the opportunity to become more
integrated in the local community and is ideal if you want to
practice your Spanish (Basic/intermediate Spanish is required to
stay with a Host Family). You'll have a comfortable private room
and use of the kitchen. Breakfast and dinner is provided every
day and you will usually share a typical Argentinean meal with
your family.

Facilities in host families do vary, but you can express your
preferences regarding the type of family that you stay with (for
example, a family with or without children, pets, etc). If you
stay in a host family you will be given contact details of other
volunteers living in Buenos Aires so that you won't miss out on
any socialising!

If
you choose the host family option, there is an additional
supplement.

Once you have applied for a placement, we'll contact you and
send you our Welcome Pack. You'll also receive Log-on details
and password for our Volunteer Extranet where you'll have access
to all the documentation and information which we've put
together to facilitate preparations for your adventure! Your
Project Co-ordinator for your country will liaise with you
throughout the arrangements process, as well as while you're on
your placement and on your return home.

The documents you'll have access to also include a Country
Factfile, Safety Guide and any manuals that may assist you on
your particular programme (e.g. Teaching Guide, Sports Manuals,
Enrichment Suggestions for Animal Care, etc.). We do all we can
to make your stay one that you'll never forget. This is a truly
awesome, elegant and beautiful country.

As with all our destinations, the
culture and heritage is different to what you're used to ...
which, although one of the most exciting aspects of travelling,
should be borne in mind. Self-reliance and
independence are highly appreciated in all our destinations and
will help you to make the most of this wonderful opportunity!

OPTIONAL ADD-ON ACTIVITIES:

While on your placements, you can also book some Optional
Add-Ons to make the most of your Travel Experience. Very popular
choices are Spanish Courses and Dance Courses.

This
project can also be combined with any of our other projects in Argentina, or you
could even do a second project in a different region of the country, thus
doubling your adventure and enjoyment!

LOCATION, EXPLORING AND SIGHTSEEING:

The romance of Argentina takes
one's breath away. From the northern deserts to the southern
Andean Cordillera, from Iguazú Falls to the magnificent
desolation of Patagonia, Argentina's geography is varied and
stunning. Argentina is geared up to thrill - from nights
tango-ing in the chic quarter of Buenos Aires to
gaucho riding in the grasslands of the Pampas.

Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires:
Buenos Aires is one of the most exciting cities in Latin
America. Tango was born here, restaurants serve all manner of
world cuisines, bars play the latest music, cafés spill on to
the streets and nightclubs allow dancing throughout the night.

This fabulous city is renowned for its sophistication
and has a surprisingly European feel about it.

BA is reminiscent of Paris and its
tree-lined avenues and frequent plazas have a beguiling,
faded elegance.

Downtown, the Plaza de Mayo
is the traditional focus of activity.

Nearby Avenida 9 de Julio
is popularly known as the world's widest thoroughfare and,
with its nine lanes of traffic, is truly a pedestrian's
nightmare!

Avenida Santa Fe is the most
fashionable shopping area.

TRAVEL:To read about Travel arrangements and what happens
when you arrive in your new country,
please click here.

Support & Backup: To read about the
excellentSupport
& Backup we provide before you leave and during
your programme,
please click here.

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